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Easter meal at mission

WARREN

The Warren Family Mission is inviting the community to its Community Easter Meal from noon to 4 p.m. today at its 361 Elm Road NE location. Those attending will have ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, coleslaw, desserts, punch and coffee. Children will receive a treat.

Fire grant awarded

MINERAL RIDGE

Weathersfield Township Fire Department has been awarded a $42,750 grant for operations and safety, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced Thursday.

The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

“These funds ensure that firefighters in Mineral Ridge have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely.”

The grant program helps firefighters and other first responders purchase protective equipment, vehicles and gear.